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Why Introverts Make The Best Travelers
Growing up as an introvert in the Philippines was, by no means, a walk in the park. Back then, the Filipino society had no clue about introversion, and was bought into unflattering introvert stereotypes. Every day, I had to face a bunch of judgmental childhood friends and relatives who often viewed me as a stuck-up, anti-social weirdo. Since we prefer to keep a low profile, many misguided souls believed that all introverts are shy and disinterested people who don’t know how to interact with others. As a matter of fact, one of my neighbors once said that I will never have a flourishing career because I was an introvert. Likewise,…
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Why Travel Is Absolutely The Best Cure For A Broken Heart
Nursing a broken heart? Everybody has their own way of coping with a nasty breakup. Some will eat their way through the dessert stations and frozen food sections at 711, while others try to drown their sorrows with dozens of Red Horse beers and Emperador Lights. I know quite a few folks who also try to mend a broken heart by isolating themselves in their rooms, and listening to songs from Adele and Taylor Swift. But, for me, there’s no better way to heal an aching heart than to travel to a new and unknown faraway land. What do I know about love to give such piece of advice? Well,…
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8 Precious Lessons You’ll Learn From Traveling Often
Travel is, for most us, an exhilarating, magical and blissful ride full of surprises, amazing experiences and treats. Not only is it addictive and exciting, but also gives you a fascinating adrenaline rush that will keep us coming back for more. But as far as I’m concerned, there’s more to traveling than the awe-inspiring pictures, crazy escapades and awesome stories that it brings. In fact, I believe that traveling, whether around the world or across our archipelago, can teach us a bunch of precious life lessons. Traveling has truly been one of the greatest joys of my life. From a flourishing Asian hub to enigmatic islands and remote villages in…
